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Defamation suit: Meesha Shafi owes a reply to court by Sept’25

A district and session court ordered Meesha Shafi to submit her reply in a defamation suit  filed by Ali Zafar after the “Aayaa Laariye” singer inculpated harassment chargers on him. After further court proceedings, Muhammad Saqib Jilani, Meesha’s legal counsel submitted his power-of-attorney and requested the court for an extension to submit reply. The court, however, adjourned the hearing till 25 September while defendant gets more time to prepare a stronger defense. Withal, this all started when Ali Zafar had filed a defamation suit in a district court against MeeshaRead More


Sheikh Rasheed angry with Imran Khan over interior ministry

RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is still working on forming government in center, Awami Musmlim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed is reportedly angry with Prime Minister designate Imran Khan for not being assured over ministry of interior. Sources told that Sheikh Rasheed had expressed his desire to become minister for interior but the PTI chairman didn’t give him a green signal the desired ministry but offered the AML chief any other ministry after which he got angry. Sources said that former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Pervaiz Khattak is aRead More


Pakistan stands behind Turkey, voices opposition to any sanctions: FO

ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan Monday said it would stand along with its long term ally Turkey and voiced opposition to the threats of imposition of unilateral sanctions by US President Donald Trump over arrest of an American pastor. “Pakistan, in principle, is opposed to imposition of unilateral sanctions against any country. The solution to any and all issues should lie in dialogue, mutual understanding and goodwill,” the Foreign Office said in a statement. “Any steps or actions to the contrary only undermine the peace and stability and make the solutionRead More


Commander Chinese Armed Police Force meets Army chief Gen. Bajwa

RAWALPINDI, (DNA) – General Wang Ning, Commander Chinese People’s Armed Police Force visited GHQ and called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). During the meeting matters related to regional security and professional interest were discussed. The Visiting dignitary also acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s contributions for peace and stability in the region and discussed proposals to increase bilateral cooperation in fields of counter terrorism, security training and sharing of experience.


Imran Khan accepts Saudi king’s invitation for state visit

ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Saudi King Shah Salman on Monday telephoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and Prime Minister designate Imran Khan and invited him for a state visit which the later accepted. Sources told that Prime Minister designate Imran Khan has also invited Saudi King Shah Salman for a statement for which the details would be decided later. In his telephonic conversation with Imran Khan, the Saudi King felicitates new government and expressed good wishes for the new government. Shah Salman said that Kindom of Saudi Arabia attaches great importance toRead More


Turkey must keep US onside to maintain delicate balancing act

The escalating US-Turkish spat, with tit-for-tat sanctions being imposed, raises the question of whether we are witnessing the end of the US-Turkish alliance that has been a feature of Middle East politics for decades. Scenes of Turks burning dollar bills might suggest so, as might US sanctions on both the Turkish interior and justice ministers. Before getting too involved in tracking the fusillade of hostile statements and tweets between the two leaderships, a careful assessment of the long-term strategic interests of those involved is salutary. If you ignore the currentRead More